The Playboy of the Western World

Comedy - Revival

John Golden Theatre

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  • Opening Date: November 17, 1934
  • Closing Date: circa. December 14, 1934
  • Previews: 0
  • Performances: 7

Music: John Duffy

Playwright: John Millington Synge

Synopsis

A mysterious man stumbles into an Irish pub, claiming he is fleeing his farm after killing his father. The locals, including a barmaid who is attracted to the man, are more interested in enjoying the man's story than in condemning him, in John Millington Synge's play.

 

Opening Night Cast

P.J. Carolan Old Mahon
May Craig Sara Tansey
Eileen Crowe Margaret Flaherty
Maureen Delany Widow Quin
Michael J. Dolan Shawn Keogh
Barry Fitzgerald Michael James Flaherty
F.J. McCormick Philly Cullen
Frolie Mulhern Susan Brady
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Opening Night Production Credits

  John Millington Synge Writer
  Elbert A. Wickes Presenter
  The Abbey Theatre of Dublin Producer
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1934 - 1935

 
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